6 Beautiful Hilltop Towns You Must Visit Once In Lifetime

Hilltop towns and villages are picturesque settlements nestled into the hillsides or on top of hills. They often date from the Middle Ages, and the most common reason for such geographical position is the protection from the invaders. Fairy-tale look, medieval buildings, narrow winding streets and beautiful views of the surrounding valleys are just some of the reasons why these destinations are offered by many travel agencies.

# Èze, France

Èze is a village in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France, not far from the city of Nice. Traditionally, the territory of the Principality of Monaco was considered to begin in the Èze village (outskirts of Nice), running along the Mediterranean coast to Menton, on the present Italian border. Èze, renowned tourist site on the French Riviera, is famous worldwide for the view of the sea from its hill top. Its Jardin botanique d'Èze is known for its collection of c

# Castelluccio, Italy

Castelluccio is a village in Umbria, in the Apennine Mountains of central Italy. It is located about 28 km (17.4mi) from the town of Norcia. According to the 2001 census, it had close to 150 inhabitants. The village lies at 1452 m (4760ft), making it the highest settlement in the Apennines. It lies above the "Great Plain" (Piano Grande - 1270m or 4166ft), next to the Monti Sibillini National Park.

# Calcata, Italy

Calcata is a town in the Province of Viterbo in the Italian region Latium, located 47 km (30mi) north of Rome by car, overlooking the valley of Treja river. In the 1930s, the hill towns's fortified historic center was condemned by the government for fear that the volcanic cliffs the ancient community was built upon would collapse. Local residents moved to nearby Calcata Nuova.

# Motovun, Croatia

Motovun is a village in central Istria, Croatia. The population of the village itself is 531, with a total of 983 residents in the municipality (2001). Motovun is a medieval town that grew up on the site of an ancient city called Kastelijer. It is situated on a hill 270 m (886 ft) above sea level with houses scattered all over the hill. On the inner walls are several coats-of-arms of different Motovun ruling families and two gravestones of Roman inhabitants (dating from the 1st century).

# Calitri, Italy

Calitri is a town and commune of 5,292 inhabitants situated in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. It is approximately 530 metres (1740ft) above sea level so even on the hottest day there is generally a breeze. The Antico Borgo is in the oldest section of the town – the centro storico – at the top of which are the remains of a castle which predates the 12th century. The Borgo itself is a labyrinth of historic houses which have, over the centuries, been built into the hillside. Stone and marble stairs – frequently under old stone arches – connect the streets.